Shuttle Orbiter Construction Kit

License:
ARR

Game Version:
1.7.3

Downloads:
4,416

Followers:
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Shuttle Orbiter Construction Kit is a parts mod designed to build a Kerbalized version of the NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter. This has been something of a labour of love for me - I started work on the modelling for this almost four months ago. Countless hours have gone into the modelling & (especially) texturing, along with hundreds of test flights tweaking the balance and aerodynamics.

Key features:

Highly detailed parts replicate the Space Shuttle Orbiter in a stockalike/Restockalike style at Kerbal scale
Switchable Shuttle names & decals
Minimal part count (mirrored parts are handled through part switching)
2.5m diameter payload bay
Fine-tuned aerodynamics ensure ease of flight while maintaining realistic mission profiles
Works best in 2.5X scale Kerbin, but will function just fine at stock scale
Canadarm ("KerboArm") utilizes Breaking Ground DLC robotics, or Infernal Robotics - Next in 1.7.2 if installed
Full IVA for all parts
Craft files included for Stock + Breaking Ground, as well as for reDIRECT & Infernal Robotics - Next
User manual included!

IMPORTANT: This mod DOES NOT include the orange External Tank or boosters - these are from my other mod reDIRECT, which is designed to integrate with this mod but is not a dependency. It is perfectly possible to build a working launch system for this Orbiter using stock parts only!**